Tag: Community and Family Services
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Salvation Army Snowsuit Drive Keeps Children Warm
With winter well underway, The Salvation Army in Napanee, Ont., stepped up early this year to ensure children had appropriate cold-weather attire. For the third consecutive year, The Salvation Army…
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Young Donor Teams Up with The Salvation Army to Keep Children Warm
What started with a single $5 donation has now become an annual tradition for Owen Hewett, a 12-year-old from Napanee, Ont., who is passionate about ensuring less fortunate children have…
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Family Finds Belonging and a Christmas Tradition at The Salvation Army
Since arriving in Canada just over three years ago, Leota Menezes and her household have been actively involved in community activities and programs in Winnipeg. One of these has been…
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Salvation Army Brightens Newcomer Family’s Christmas
Leah (not her real name) and her family have lived in Canada for five years. Now a little more settled, they can look back on their first holiday season in…
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Christmas Assistance Program Lifts a Family in Need
For a long time, Charles Judson was the sole financial provider for his family, while his wife stayed home to care for the children. However, everything changed after Charles sustained…
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A Life-Changing Christmas
The year was 1980. Sheryl Rooth had just turned 12 and, despite her young age, she was experiencing a difficult time at home. She recalls fighting and painful memories that…
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Salvation Army Makes Family’s First Christmas in Canada Special
When Ouafaa Eladmi and her family moved to Canada three years ago, she knew they were embarking on a transitional period that might require some sacrifices, one of them being…
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Making Christmas Possible
While the holidays are a time for celebration and unity, for many, it can be stressful due to different circumstances. Tough financial situations paired with personal challenges can make it…
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Grandmother Feels Grateful for Salvation Army Support Throughout the Year
For Billie Jo Flannigan, The Salvation Army means a lot. The organization has walked alongside her during tough times, and this support is particularly evident during the Christmas season. “They’ve…
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New “Toy Store” Initiative Gives Families Dignity and Fairness During Christmas
As daylight saving time ends and temperatures creep closer to the negatives, Salvation Army locations across Canada are gearing up for the holiday season. “This is a way for us…
